The sky on
your birthday.
Abell 2142: Clash of the Galaxy Clusters
Two enormous galaxy clusters are colliding in Abell 2142. This X-ray image from the Chandra Observatory shows gas heated to 50 million degrees. The collision has created one of the most massive structures in the universe. This cluster is still forming, billions of years after its initial encounter.
Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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The Earth on your day The Earth on 6 March 2000 · Italy and the Adriatic See it as a poster -
Released on 6 March 2023 Plunge into a stellar ocean See it as a poster -
Released on 6 March 2023 Hubble spies a meandering spiral (wide field) See it as a poster -
Released on 6 March 2014 Around Beta Pictoris See it as a poster -
Released on 6 March 2004 Rover Magnets All Around See it as a poster -
Released on 6 March 2007 Saturn from Above See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 MAR 2000 falls under Pisces (♓). The sign's window runs from 02-19 through 03-20. Pisces holds the location of the spring equinox in the current astronomical era. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 MAR 2000.
Questions about March 6, 2000
What space photo was released on March 6, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 6, 2000 was "Abell 2142: Clash of the Galaxy Clusters". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on March 6, 2000?
A new moon, about 1% lit.
What day of the week was March 6, 2000?
March 6, 2000 was a Monday, day 66 of the 366 days in 2000.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on March 6, 2000?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.